Johnson & Johnson

2027 Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

In short

This is a 23-month graduate manufacturing engineer programme at Johnson & Johnson in Limerick, Ireland, starting September 2027, for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent and due to graduate in 2027. The role provides engineering support in a high-volume, fully automated manufacturing environment, covering lens production process and equipment design, installation and improvement, troubleshooting documentation, continuous improvement initiatives, and project management. It demands good project management and communication skills, with desirable familiarity with FDA equipment validation and statistical process control (ANOVA, DOE). Base pay ranges from €35,400 to €56,695, plus bonus and benefits.

About the Johnson & Johnson Graduate Programme
The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.
Role Title: Graduate Manufacturing Engineer
Start Date: September 2027
Location: Limerick
Duration: 23 months
The final-stage assessment centre will be held on the 28th and 29th of January 2027. Please ensure that you are available to attend (if selected) before applying.
The Successful Candidate will have the opportunity to:
•Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
•Cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
•Regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
•Personal development and effectiveness training.
•Skills development in influencing & communication.
•Project and Project Management experience.
•Introduction to new and innovative technologies.
•Exposure to Senior Management Team.
•Continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Graduate Manufacturing Engineer position is focused on providing engineering support within a high volume, fully automated manufacturing environment.
•This role is responsible for the deployment of technical solutions and development of site capability to coordinate and leverage talent and best practices in engineering & technology.
•The engineer will be responsible for and involved in the design, installation and improvement of the lens production processes and equipment.
•Edits and publishes troubleshooting documentation and training materials for materials, and equipment.
•Strong analytical approach to problem solving and brings innovative solutions to equipment.
•Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of troubleshooting methods to equipment and processes.
•Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the department's continuous improvement program.
•Project Management - provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.
•Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.
•Develop and maintain a Credo & Behavioral Standards based culture within the group.
•Ensure effective closure on Quality System documents (Audit Actions, NCR's, CAPA's, Maps, etc.).
•Implementation of safety/environmental requirements on purchase and changes of all new and existing equipment.
•Work with team leader to develop and implement strategic engineering goals & objectives.
•Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives.
•All employees are responsible for minimising both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.
Education & Experience
Essential:
•You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor's level degree in either Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree and are due to graduate in 2027
•Good project management skills
•Good communication skills
Desirable:
•Familiarity with equipment validation in an FDA environment
•Ability to work on own initiative
•Attention to detail
•Ability to apply a scientific approach to problem solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximise productivity and yields is an essential requirement
•Have statistical process control and capability analysis using ANOVA and DOE techniques
•Experience in a relevant engineering role
Pay & Benefits
The anticipated base pay range for this position is €35,400.00 - €56,695.00.
In addition to base pay, benefits include: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and company's performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health, service anniversary and recognition awards, and (subject to plan terms, and in some locations eligible dependents) participation in several insurance plans.

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